What color should I wear for the Avurudu meal in 2026?

For the Sinhala and Tamil New Year 2026, the auspicious color for partaking in the first meal was red. This ritual took place on April 14 at 12:06 PM while facing south. If you are preparing for the oil anointing ceremony, that takes place on April 15 at 6:55 AM. Traditionally, people wear new clothes in the designated color to invite prosperity for the year ahead.